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By Nick Dragon

Our "TopTenREVIEWS Silver Award" winner is Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing Deluxe 20 from Broderbund. With an extraordinarily easy-to-use format and a perfect score in every area we reviewed, Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing Deluxe is one of the most capable programs we found for typing professionals and even typing newbies.

If you're looking for a fuller Mavis Beacon typing program, try the Platinum Version with two additional games, even more practice content, and enhanced language options.

Learning this software is fun – with plenty of videos, games, custom lesson plans and interactive guides. Plus, this version supports the OS Palm, so you can take it anywhere.

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Ease of Use:   Excellent

Broderbund's program was the most successful typing software we reviewed at combining a diverse, multi–featured program with a simple, easy–to–use format. We feel anyone, from kids to adults, from computer novices to advanced users, will be able to learn quickly and efficiently using Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing 20 Deluxe.

Feature Set:   Excellent

Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing 20 Deluxe offers one of the largest feature sets available, including videos and interactive guides to instruct you on proper typing ergonomics so that your typing habits will be comfortable and healthy.

With Mavis Beacon you can also create custom lesson plans and learning environments by practicing with content that interests you most, by personalizing your keyboard and sound options and by setting your own typing speed goals. For fun learning, this program offers ten, arcade–style typing games designed to improve your typing speed, accuracy and even rhythm.

Mavis Beacon uses Adaptive Response Technology™, which adjusts your lesson plan to best fit your specific age, skill–level and progress. You can also track your progress over time with this program's performance analysis feature.

You can even download Mavis Beacon to your Palm OS® for convenient, on–the–go typing practice.

Ease of Installation:   Excellent

We experienced no problems while installing Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing 20 Deluxe.

Help/Support:   Excellent

Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing 20 Deluxe comes with a comprehensive, PDF file user manual, which you can print, as well as some brief help tips within the program. You can also contact Broderbund by email or call their telephone customer support line.

Summary:  

Whether you're just learning to type, looking to make a career move or simply want to hone your current typing skills, Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing 20 Deluxe by Broderbund is one of the best.

 
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Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing Deluxe 20

Publisher: Broderbund
Version: Deluxe 20
Excellent
Overall Rating
Excellent
Ease of Use
Excellent
Feature Set
Excellent
Ease of Installation
Excellent
Help/Support
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